In Its Classification System, the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental

question 134

Multiple Choice

In its classification system, the American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities focuses on:

• A)Categorizing levels of intellectual disability by IQ and adaptive functioning level.
• B)Categorizing subtypes of intellectual disability based on etiology.
• C)Reducing the stigmatizing effects of labelling by describing only strengths and no weaknesses.
• D)Determining what resources would maximize a person's functioning.

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Definitions:

Somatogenic Hypothesis

A theory that suggests mental disorders are caused by biological factors or physical illness.

Mental Illness

A broad category of conditions that affect a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, significantly impacting daily functioning.

Syphilis Infection

A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, known for its varied stages and potential for serious health complications if untreated.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.